MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 24, 2026
ESSENDON
V
PORT ADELAIDE
FIRST BOUNCE
Marvel Stadium
2026-08-23T02:20:00Z
Preview
Essendon vs Port Adelaide – Round 24, 2026
The Essendon Bombers face the Port Adelaide Power in Round 24 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Essendon
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Darcy Parish | Calf | 1 week |
| Xavier Duursma | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Brayden Fiorini | Back | Next Season |
| Lewis Hayes | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Martin | Knee | Next Season |
| Archer May | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Jordan Ridley | Foot | Next Season |
| Sullivan Robey | Knee | Next Season |
| Kayle Gerreyn | Knee | Test |
Port Adelaide
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Zak Butters | Ankle | 1-2 weeks |
| Logan Evans | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Kane Farrell | Groin | Next Season |
| Mani Liddy | Hip | Next Season |
| Ollie Lord | Knee | Next Season |
| Jack Lukosius | Baker's cyst | Next Season |
| Ewan Mackinlay | Knee | Next Season |
| Sam Powell-Pepper | Training block | Next Season |
| Esava Ratugolea | Knee | Next Season |
| Connor Rozee | Hamstring | Next Season |
| Josh Sinn | Shoulder | Next Season |
| Darcy Byrne-Jones | Suspension | Round 24 |
| Jack Watkins | Hamstring | TBC |
| Jason Horne-Francis | Knee | Test |
| Lachlan Jones | Adductor | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Essendon
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 16/8/26 | Sydney | L 76 - 112 |
| 8/8/26 | Geelong | L 117 - 50 |
| 2/8/26 | Adelaide | L 73 - 145 |
| 25/7/26 | Hawthorn | L 132 - 39 |
| 19/7/26 | GWS | W 67 - 64 |
Port Adelaide
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 15/8/26 | Melbourne | L 56 - 132 |
| 8/8/26 | Sydney | L 167 - 70 |
| 1/8/26 | GWS | L 63 - 75 |
| 26/7/26 | Brisbane | L 126 - 67 |
| 18/7/26 | Fremantle | L 75 - 103 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Essendon
Port Adelaide
Player Stats
Essendon
Port Adelaide
Team Lists
Essendon
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Port Adelaide
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